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Project Open Hand · 2 months ago

Manager, Finance Compliance

San Francisco, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

Project Open Hand is a nonprofit organization focused on ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations. The Compliance Manager will oversee payroll, accounts payable, and government filings while providing support during audits and enhancing internal controls across the organization.

CharityNon ProfitNutrition

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP) and local, state, and federal regulations

Maintain and update finance policies and internal control procedures to support transparency and good governance

Monitor compliance with grant and contract financial reporting requirements

Prepare and submit required state and federal filings, including Form 990, Secretary of State, and other annual reports

Oversee biweekly payroll processing in coordination with HR, ensuring accuracy and compliance with California labor laws

Manager payroll-related reconciliations and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s, etc.)

Support HR in maintaining accurate payroll records and employee benefit deductions

Supervise AP processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors, contractors and grantees

Review and approve invoices, ensuring proper documentation, coding and authorization per grant or program budget

Oversee vendor compliance documentation (e.g., W-9s, insurance certificates.)

Manager preparation and submission of local, state and federal filings, including city business registrations, charitable registrations (e.g., California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts), and annual reporting requirements

Coordinate with external tax preparers and legal advisors on compliance matters as needed

Support annual financial and single audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation

Work closely with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and implementation of recommendations

Maintain organized and complete financial records for audit and grant monitoring purposes

Identity and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency, compliance and accuracy

Support system upgrades, automation or workflow enhancements in payroll and AP functions

Qualification

Nonprofit accountingGrant compliancePayroll processingAccounts payableFund accounting softwareCPA certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player